INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Winter is back for a while. but in the end the great "winter storm warning" only produced 5-6" of new, light snow. Falling on top of the snow we already had, however means a definite improvement in conditions for this weekend and into next week. Meanwhile, additional snow flurries will continue through Friday night with temperatures at or just below freezing. Then some sun Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the upper 30s. Next week will be a bit warmer, but no major meltdown in sight. And don't forget that last year on this date was the third day of record-setting high temperatures with the mercury hitting 81 degrees. Conditions will not be changing over the weekend. Next update on Monday, 3/25 when we have a better idea of next week's weather.

JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:

Base Depth - 4-16 inches

Surface Conditions - powder Km Open - 50

Remarks - The new snow has brought the whole trail back to skiable condition.

BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS: Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 40" Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 - 5 feet Surface Conditions: powder Remarks: New snow has put a nice surface on trails that were already skiable, and we again have mid-winter conditions - just too bad we had to wait until it was officially spring. Brooks that went out in last weeks thaw (e.g. Marcy Brook at Indian Falls) may remain difficult to cross. Marcy trail still a bit rough for the 1.2 mi. above Marcy Dam, but overall very skiable. No recent report on the hiking trail part of Wright Peak Ski Trail, but that is probably still unskiable. Hiking trail from ADK Loj better, but not really recommended yet. Truck trail is in good shape. Calamity Brook approach is skiable, and tracks lead to the one good crossing of the Opalescent River in Flowed Lands.

* Skis and snowshoes still required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.

* Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.

* Lake ice again solid after the cold weather since last Thursday with the exception of the south (outlet) end of Avalanche Lake that has weak ice into which a few have apparently fallen. Use caution.